Could we be looking at another Great Depression?

Brief vocabulary lesson:

The Great Depression - a dramatic, worldwide economic downturn which began in the United States with the crash of the stock market on October 29, 1929 and ended, in some instances, with the onset of World War II. The result of which involved national debt, unemployment and poverty, breakdown of families, soaring high school dropout rates (2 to 4 million), homelessness and much more.

Recession - in the simplest of terms, this is when the state of the American economy is in the negative (or “in the hole”) for two or more successive quarters in one year. What exactly all of that entails, I myself don’t know, but just keep that much in mind.
For some time now, various economist and global historicist alike have been warning of the financial woes - similar to those which lead to the depression -to come in the near future. It has been rumored that as early as 2012, the world’s economy will be in the worst shape it has ever been and may very well lead to yet another depression. As the aforementioned global historicist would say: “if you want to know where you’re going, just look at where you’ve been”. It’s a series of patterns. The word of God also tells us that “there is no new thing under the sun”. So in short, what you should know: a recession unresolved leads to depression.
At present you will hear much talk of an economic recession and various aims and agendas to combat, or in the least, overcome it. We however, as the children of the only True and Living God, need not be fearful in such a time as this, but we need not be ignorant either. What am I saying? Simply, be wise and be prepared.
Its just as in the book of Genesis when God gave revelation to Joseph of the 7-year famine that was to come upon Egypt, He too gave him the wisdom to make preparation for it. Needless to say - for those who don’t know the story - the preparation made for the famine was able to carry them through the famine.
Fast forward to present day, where it seems as though there very well may be another famine to occur by way of this recession and depression imposition, we now – as Joseph then – must too be wise and make preparation.
So, how do we as the children of God begin making preparation for that which is to come? Well, aside from much praying and consultation with the Lord, we store up that which is necessary to carry us through the tough times ahead. What better way to do so than with a food bank?
I recently had the chance to speak with our own Sister Dorothy Dunn and get further insight on the direct vision she said she received from God to start a food bank right here in First United.

OA: What prompted and/or inspired you to start this food bank?
DD: Everyone can't and won't understand, but I heard it in my spirit "start a food bank, the saints are going to need it" and I immediately began to comprise a list of items and food that could be stored. Shortly thereafter, I presented the list to the Bishop and solicited the participation of the church members.

OA: If possible, can you explain the vision you received from the Lord concerning this food bank?
DD: Explain what you mean when you say "vision" ... for me it was a distinct message. No specifics were given [as in the case of Noah and the Ark], but it was as I said, a distinct message.
The message was very clear: to set up and start a Food Bank, the saints are going to need it. To be honest, I was sitting at my desk at work - and this was the farthest thing from my mind - when I heard that in my spirit. He didn't elaborate on which saints in particular or when they would need it - just that they would.
OA: Where would you personally like to see this food bank reach?
DD: I want it to accomplish what God purposed for it to. I really would like the people of God to get behind this project, as it will benefit all of us eventually.
OA: Not that I’m in disagreement with you, but can you explain how do you think it will benefit all of us, if not just some of us, in the future? Or what should we expect to happen in the future that this campaign will aide us against?
DD: One thing I've learned about receiving messages from God and that is He does not give you a play by play account of what, where, when and how. It's up to us to receive it (by faith) and act on it, because He said it. And, I might add, that if He says it then it will happen.
OA: True. What goods and/or products are acceptable?
DD: All canned foods, dry goods (rice, boxed potatoes, etc.) are accepted at present, and eventually, we want to purchase a freezer and store frozen items as well (meats, vegetables, etc.).
OA: How much are you looking to collect (and over what span of time) and how often?
DD: I'm anticipating that weekly, we will be receiving food items for storage into the food bank. There is no limit on how often or how much can be contributed. Another thing, people don't have to wait until the room is complete before bringing items in.
OA: Are donations other than food being accepted at this time, if at all?
DD: Yes, and the monies will be recorded and then used for the purchase of more items. In needed, receipts will be given and noted as charitable contributions for tax purposes.
OA: is money the only other contribution one can make aside from non-perishable goods?
DD: At this time, yes. Being that it's all geared towards building up this Food Bank - non-perishable foods and money to buy or replenish items disbursed is our immediate focus.
OA: Okay. So how can one be of assistance?
DD: All volunteers are welcomed! Initially, I'm soliciting help in preparing the room to store these items. We will need helping hands to assist with painting, cleaning the floor, putting up shelving, and more.
OA: You've stated that you have an "initial" solicitation...is there now or will there be any assistance that can be provided by the saints following the preparation of the storage room?
DD: Yes, when the food bank is up and running, there are a number of things that will need to be done - some of which I am already working on with Deacon Allen Johnson Sr. and Sister Denise Smith, who as also offered her services. I don't require too many people, but perhaps in the future, we can have volunteers to stock, take inventory, disperse food that would approach being outdated, etc. It's still a work in progress so I don't have all of the kinks worked out just yet, but perhaps in the near future I can present you with a more detailed plan.
OA: Thank you, I look forward to the update.